Blanemore Forest Walk
Walking Trail · Mayo
Blanemore Forest Walk is a 3.7 km easy waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Moygownagh.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1.5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Blanemore Forest Entrance, 4km from Moygownagh.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.17419, -9.39559
- Irish Grid reference
- G 08926 25908
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 23
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Bus Eireann, No. 455 Ballina-Moygownagh-Crossmolina (Tuesdays only)
About the trail
Also known as Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk, it follows forest roads and raised boardwalk through an area of rich cultural significance, passing many features and sites of archaeologtical importance which are clearly intepreted on strategically located informaton boards along the route,.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
St Cormac's Society
St Cormac’s Society, Walks Coordinator, Tonree, Moygownagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 VRR8 E: [email protected] | P: 0879311666
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Moygownagh Loop Walk 3.6 km away · 13.7 km trail
- Breaffy Walk Loop 4.0 km away · 5 km trail
- Ballycastle Sralagagh Loop Walk 12 km away · 8.2 km trail
- Enniscoe Green Loop 13 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Enniscoe Loop 13 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Lackan Trail 14 km away · 8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Blanemore Forest Walk?
3.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1.5 hours.
How hard is the Blanemore Forest Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Blanemore Forest Walk start?
Starts at Blanemore Forest Entrance, 4km from Moygownagh. The trailhead is at 54.17419, -9.39559 (Irish Grid G 08926 25908).
Can you bring a dog on the Blanemore Forest Walk?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Blanemore Forest Walk without a car?
Bus Eireann, No. 455 Ballina-Moygownagh-Crossmolina (Tuesdays only).
Who manages the Blanemore Forest Walk?
St Cormac's Society. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.